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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 792.17 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 792.17 and 219.90 is: 329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 792.17 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/792.17 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 792.17 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 174,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,197.08/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.97

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